- From 2026, tourists will no longer be exempt from Japan’s consumption tax.
- Cross-border mail-order sales of goods valued at JPY 10,000 or less will be subject to customs duty and consumption tax, with liability on importers, sellers, or digital platform operators.
- A registration system for sellers of low-value goods will be introduced to prevent double taxation.
- The tax exemption system for small businesses remains for those with taxable sales below JPY 10 million in the base period.
- Implementation of these changes will be phased in from April 2027 to April 2028.
Source: vatabout.com
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